augmentation

noun

aug·​men·​ta·​tion ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

a

: the act or process of augmenting something

b

: the state of being augmented

2

: something that augments : addition

Synonyms

• accretion
• accrual
• addendum
• addition
• boost
• expansion
• gain
• increase
• increment
• more
• plus
• proliferation
• raise
• rise
• step-up
• supplement
• uptick

Examples of augmentation in a Sentence

augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees

Recent Examples on the Web

By addressing new difficulties for the human species, these improvements may help humanity adjust to emerging artificial intelligence systems and human augmentation technologies. —Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

The therapist allegedly targeted women who had breast augmentation and related surgical procedures at Plastic Surgery Specialists of Lawrence, a clinic inside Lawrence Memorial. —Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025

Breast implants remain the preferred method for augmentation and post-mastectomy reconstruction. —Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025

The program has stuck, but the state has done a poor job of estimating its true annual growth and costs: for three years in a row, the Department of Finance has approved budget augmentations for school meals, according to the report. —Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for augmentation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Medical Definition

augmentation

noun

aug·​men·​ta·​tion ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen- 

1

: the act, action, or process of augmenting

2

: something that augments